Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

PATHETIC

Options:

Deplorable

Competence 

Enigma

Abortive

Correct Answer:

Deplorable

Explanation:

The most appropriate synonym of the given word pathetic is deplorable.

  • Pathetic means "arousing pity or sadness."
  • Deplorable means "arousing or deserving strong disapproval."
  • Competence means "the ability to do something successfully."
  • Enigma means "a person or thing that is mysterious or puzzling."
  • Abortive means "not successful or completed."